About Us – Meet the team – Muhammad Mustafa

Muhammad Mustafa

Corporate Finance Director

Muhammad Mustafa is an ACA-qualified Corporate Finance Director with nearly a decade in M&A, restructuring, and deal advisory. He supports SMEs, private equity firms, and lenders with buy-side and sell-side transactions, refinancing, and exit strategies.


With experience at KPMG and BDO, Muhammad brings a strong network in lending and private equity and expertise across retail, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. He ensures transparent, well-prepared exits and values Hilton Smythe’s honest, client focused approach.


He sees M&A activity picking up as interest rates fall and advises sellers to plan ahead and buyers to conduct thorough due diligence. Passionate about delivering results, he thrives on the fast-paced, dynamic nature of his work.


Outside of finance, Muhammad enjoys cricket, reading, and time with his wife and two boys. In another life, he’d have been an electrician.


Favourite quote: “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving.” – Conrad Hilton.


Colleagues describe him as: Supportive, dedicated, and trustworthy.

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Recent articles

Using s Bridging Loan for a Property Deposit

Using a Bridging Loan for a Property Deposit

Author: Rukhsana Husain. 4 April 2025

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Bridging Loan for Land Purchases

Author: Rukhsana Husain. 25 February 2025

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Cash Flow Bridging Loans

Author: Rukhsana Husain. 21 February 2025

Other team members

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Rukhsana Husain

Senior Commercial Finance Broker

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Songul Elkanat

Commercial Finance Broker

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Ayesha Bashir

Financial Services Assistant